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Living in the Burnt Pine community has its perks! Located near all of the shopping, entertainment and dining of Sandestin and Grand Boulevard — one of the best ways to get around and enjoy the area is by golf cart. See our list below of the top 10 best ways to use yours in this community!

1. Load up the kids, coolers and beach chairs and head over to the beach club to spend a day lounging in the sun.

2. Go to Baytown Marina for fishing and fun events like the annual Blue Marlin Classic.

3. Get out and get active. The best use for your golf cart is playing golf — obviously! Use your own cart and clubs on the course and afterwards swing by the Burnt Pine Golf Club for refreshments.

4. Grab a bottle of wine and drive over to your

If your home features trends from the 90’s and early 2000’s, it may be time to freshen up your look. Check out our rundown of some of the ‘not so in’ styles and how you can make your humble abode stay on trend.

Nautical MotifsAccording to HGTV — coastal accents like rope, anchors and seashells belong on the beach and not in your home. The nautical trend may have been big in recent years, but is now a thing of the past. Instead try a fresh color palette with subtle and simple furnishings.

Tuscan KitchensDark rich woods, bulky fixtures and heavy granites were very popular in the early 2000’s. However, the modern day kitchen now focuses on open spaces and light, airy colors as opposed to a dark Italian-Style aesthetic.

As one of the best farmers markets on 30A — Seaside offers a great selection of local vendors. Choose from a selection of fresh produce, home grown flowers, wild honey, freshly baked breads, pastries and some of the best snacks and seafood you can find. If you are looking for something a little more special you can find handmade jewelry made from pearls fit for a mermaid. Looking for something for your furry friend? One of our favorite vendors offers some of the best all natural, organic dog treats that your pup will LOVE.

The farmers market also comes with live entertainment, featuring live music every

If you’re like us, then you love the fall time here on 30A! And nothing says fall like picking out that perfect pumpkin.

Sure, you can grab a pumpkin at your local grocery store — but if you’re looking for that full fall festival experience, then head over to Arnett’s Gulfside Farm & Stable for their 7th annual Pumpkin Festival. You can hunt down the perfect pumpkin at this charming farm, and enjoy tons of family friendly entertainment.

This event kicks off October 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th and runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. There will be a plethora of activities like hayrides, pony rides, bouncy houses, and pumpkin painting. Not to mention all of the drinks, snacks, food and live music.

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175 Songwriters, Over 225 Performances at More Than 25 Venues in South Walton County

The 9th annual 30A Songwriters Festival is coming back to the Emerald Coast this winter! Headliners have just been announced for the upcoming festival that will be taking place along Scenic Highway 30A from January 12th - 15th.

Concert goers can go from stage to stage across the Gulf Coast to see some of music's best performers. A few of this year's headliners include Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, The Zombies, North Mississippi Allstars and Lee Ann Womack. Additional confirmed songwriters who will be performing include Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, Patty Griffin, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls with her solo Murmuaration Nation band, Shawn Mullins and

With Hurricane season knocking at our door, there is no better time to plan! Of course, if a category 3 or higher hurricane is approaching your area, we always advise that you evacuate immediately so that you are out of harm's way. However, if you choose to stay and weather the storm — pun intended — then we have 11 tips to help prepare you for what's to come.

1. Have a PlanStay informed and have a plan. If you know the hurricane is coming your way, don't wait until the last minute to prepare. Know which direction the storm is heading and where you are evacuating. Save yourself some stress and get ready in advance.

This year we are seeing less neutrals and more bright, bold colors schemes trending in home design — and right now we are living for Emerald Green across the Emerald Coast.

Deep and dark green hues are a big hit in the interior design market this year and we can't get enough. You can incorporate this accent color into your home with furnishings like a statement couch, a throw blanket or accent pillows. Want something a little more bold? Add a splash of green paint to your walls, choose some colorful cabinetry or incorporate this palette by choosing some deep green mosaic tiles.

For more ideas of how you can incorporate this trend, check out Studio McGee

The fall is the best time to spend outdoors — the weather is cooling off, the trees change colors, the crowds begin to dwindle and time just seems to slow down. Enjoy as much of the outdoors you can this fall by spicing up your patio or backyard with five of our eco-friendly must haves. From lighting, to furniture, to bug repellant we have a list of trendy essentials that will help you go green.

Solar Powered LightsShed a little light on your backyard with solar powered globe string lights. You can string these trendy lights from a tree, your front porch or across your yard while saving energy. No need to worry about extension cords or plug ins, just make sure the solar pannels have access to sunlight and you're all set!

A home office space should be work friendly and reflect your sense of style and personality. We've rounded up 4 tips to help you design your very own work space.

1. Office SpaceYou don't need an entire room or large master bedroom to setup a work space. A spare corner, extra wall space or even a large hallway can be your very own office.

2. Lighting Find a space that offers plenty of natural lighting to work by and toss in a stylish desk lamp so you can burn the midnight oil.

3. A Room With a ViewSetting your desk up with a window view is ideal, but not always possible. If you're work space is set up facing a wall, try hanging some framed pictures and bold prints for some inspiration!